How long does it take to read Songs of the Doomed?
Songs of the Doomed by Hunter S. Thompson takes about 5 hours 52 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
Book 3 of The Gonzo Papers tetralogy
Previous: Generation of Swine Next: Better Than Sex
About 5 hours 52 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1990. 320 pages, about 88,000 words.
12 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 9 hours 47 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 52 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 40 minutes |
The page count is the median across 10 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The noted journalist and political and social commentator recalls significant moments in his life and in the country's life.
Subjects: Politics and government, Political culture, History, Political culture -- United States
